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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
85
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL1s
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL3
Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
  • Announced April 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic GX85, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and GX85 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL2 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the GX85 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the E-PL2 grades against the GX85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Panasonic GX85

 E-PL2 GX85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Olympus E-PL2

 GX85 E-PL2 
AnnouncedApril 2016February 2011More modern by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic GX85

 E-PL2 GX85 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL2 has got external measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has specifications of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic GX85 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL2 compared to the GX85.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and GX85 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL2 and GX85.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic GX85 to render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged E-PL2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Portrait photography camera
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
72
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Street photography camera
73
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
83
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL2
Sports photography with Panasonic GX85
45
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery pack (280 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
62
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
not so great battery life (290 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (280 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (290 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography details
61
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (280 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
not so great battery life (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging highlights
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
35
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic GX85
 Olympus PEN E-PL2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-02-11 2016-04-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Truepic V Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 362g (0.80 pounds) 426g (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 71
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.2 12.6
DXO Low light rating 573 662
Other
Battery life 280 shots 290 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $800